foureyes Posted September 24, 2012 Author Share Posted September 24, 2012 Got a little time so did this. It's the underfloor cannons and operator's seat. The cannons won't be seen at all but they are well detailed and painted with bolt gun and a black wash. They also wouldn't fit in built like in the instructions so i had to pull them to pieces again to fit. Like so. Slowly working my way to the rear of the cockpit. Cheers for looking Kev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
christof Posted September 24, 2012 Share Posted September 24, 2012 Nice work on the cockpit. The old Airfix ME110 was the first kit I built has a nipper. Always had a soft for the plane since then. Christof Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foureyes Posted September 24, 2012 Author Share Posted September 24, 2012 Looking good Kev, Your progress is coming along swimmingly, looks just perfect to me. We too had a new addition to the family, our second daughter, but two and half weeks ago, so I know how you need to manage the modelling shelf with the Dad duties too. And as for the AXTEC airbrush, I use a similar one too, and bar a few small issues then and now it performs beautifully, using only the fine nozzle for all work. I really have had no need to expand in the use of other nozzles, as most effects can be achieved through the fine one, including mottling. Keep the updates coming, I really look forward to seeing how the fit is, as I have previously said, I have three of this kit in the stash (this one, the Dackelbach and Nightfighter) and would love to know what I am possibly in for if I decide to start one. It's been a struggle to fit any time in at the mo dad duties split between all four of them is taking its toll. Still not cracked open the airbrush. Gave it a clean and polish and can't wait to load it up. It took me ages to decide if not to do this kit but the detail is so good I couldn't resist. It fits together very well but don't believe the instructions in their steps. I.e. best dry fit first to check the order. The cannon tray would not fit as shown at all. but once in it fits fine and looks the part. As I said before beware little bits not on the instructions at all. There are at least four pieces in the first two steps that arn't accounted for but should be. Good luck if you decided to start one and do a w.I.p. I would love to see someone else's. Cheers Kev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foureyes Posted September 24, 2012 Author Share Posted September 24, 2012 (edited) Nice work on the cockpit. The old Airfix ME110 was the first kit I built has a nipper. Always had a soft for the plane since then. Christof Thanks very much. It's my first go at one of these at any scale or make. My builds are leaning a little luft at the mo. But are about 50/50 overall. I like the shape of spits and hurricanes etc. And have done two spits so far. This is model number eleven so far so very much still learning. Both in techniques and as to what I like. I love weathering so dirty things I enjoy. I have a few German tanks to do at some point and i can go to town on them. Cheers Kev Edited September 24, 2012 by foureyes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foureyes Posted September 25, 2012 Author Share Posted September 25, 2012 We too had a new addition to the family, our second daughter, but two and half weeks ago, so I know how you need to manage the modelling shelf with the Dad duties too. Sorry, forgot to say congratulations. Sleep deprivation doing its job. Kev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foureyes Posted October 5, 2012 Author Share Posted October 5, 2012 Found a little time today and finished off the cockpit. Also started the cannons at the front. Rlm 02 from vallejo with silver and some ink and drybrushing. Thanks for looking Kevin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fu_manchu Posted October 5, 2012 Share Posted October 5, 2012 Very nice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stoohoo Posted October 6, 2012 Share Posted October 6, 2012 That pits a real gem Kev, looking forward to seeing the rest come together Cheers, Stu Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foureyes Posted October 7, 2012 Author Share Posted October 7, 2012 (edited) That pits a real gem Kev, looking forward to seeing the rest come together Cheers, Stu Very nice! Cheers guys. Had five minutes and closed the fuse up. Also started on the engines. They are lovely. Nicely detailed with some sensible plumbing on them. Very Fiddely and the instructions a little vague concerning the cooling pipe which comes from the front. It doesn't show its route properly so you can't see exactly where to put it until its nearly finished. But it needs to be in place earlier. Having built an Aires version of the 603 on my fw152 i think these are awesome. They should look great when painted. This was the 603 Aires version. Cheers Kev. Edited October 7, 2012 by foureyes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foureyes Posted October 8, 2012 Author Share Posted October 8, 2012 Got some paint on the engines, mounts and did some more on the fuselage. And this is all together how far I have got. Cheers Kev. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stoohoo Posted October 9, 2012 Share Posted October 9, 2012 Thats really coming together now Kev, lovely detail work on the engines, are you having them both on display? Cheers, Stu Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foureyes Posted October 9, 2012 Author Share Posted October 9, 2012 Thats really coming together now Kev, lovely detail work on the engines, are you having them both on display? Cheers, Stu I will have them both on display I think. But i may be adding some more detail to them and the bulkheads and i will change the wire colours too. I thought I had seen a pic with red wires but it was my memory playing tricks. It was red number stencils on the block. Shows you should always look at a pic. Kev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpc7676 Posted October 13, 2012 Share Posted October 13, 2012 Looking nice Kev, keep up the good work. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foureyes Posted November 3, 2012 Author Share Posted November 3, 2012 Thanks kpc7676. Managed to get some time at last and built up the wheel wells and undercarriage. Once again oob. Haven't added anything as yet to the kit. In places it has so much detail and in others its a little lacking. The engine bulkhead is totally flat for one. But the struts and detail of the wells is great. Here it is in place after a lot of swearing. The instructions are not too great on this bit. And the other side. Also repainted the ignition wires a more subtle light grey. P.s. the ink wash is still drying on the picture. Once again thanks for looking. Kevin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stoohoo Posted November 3, 2012 Share Posted November 3, 2012 Good to see you back on this one Kev, lovely detail on those wheel wells. Notice you seem to have contracted 'RLM thumb', its a condition I know only to well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foureyes Posted November 3, 2012 Author Share Posted November 3, 2012 Cheers stu. Yep dirty fingers as always. Had a wee break and had a POP at a blohm and voss bv 141. which I posted on here somewhere. Nowhere near finished but needed my mojo back and decided a change as good as a rest. Kev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foureyes Posted November 6, 2012 Author Share Posted November 6, 2012 Time for some more pics. Engine is mounted on its mounts and squeezed into place in the wing. Not easy but it looks good. One wing down and one to go. Thanks for looking any comments welcome. Kevin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phildagreek Posted November 6, 2012 Share Posted November 6, 2012 This is some pretty impressive work, really like the look of it so far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foureyes Posted November 7, 2012 Author Share Posted November 7, 2012 (edited) I have finished off both wings complete with flaps etc. I decided to do them up as there is some nice detail in the radiator cowls. Also every one I have seen in period pics have the flaps up when at rest. Including the restored ones in various museums. Tail partly done too. Here it is so far none is stuck together but gives you a sense of its size and shape. Paint is looming!!! Cheers Kev. Edited November 8, 2012 by foureyes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foureyes Posted November 10, 2012 Author Share Posted November 10, 2012 Got the canopy mask so some more progress soon. Kev 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foureyes Posted November 15, 2012 Author Share Posted November 15, 2012 (edited) Finally got some time with it. After I was accustomed with my shiney new airbrush I masked everything in sight. The kit comes with a full canopy and a canopy in pieces to display open. So instead of masking it all I just tacked the full canopy in place and sacrificed it. I will mask and paint the open canopy at a later date and fit that at the end. I used a white undercoat and black preshading. Then a coat of rlm 65 from vallejo. It's lovely paint and the model air sprays straight from the bottle. I will let this fully dry for a few days then i will try to find some time for the splinter camo. And a different view in different lighting Thanks for looking. Any thoughts appreciated. Kev Edited November 15, 2012 by foureyes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stoohoo Posted November 15, 2012 Share Posted November 15, 2012 (edited) Shes looking grand there Kev, the preshading looks just right! Now find a 109 and join the group build Edited November 15, 2012 by stoohoo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foureyes Posted November 15, 2012 Author Share Posted November 15, 2012 Shes looking grand there Kev, the preshading looks just right! Now find a 109 and join the group build I would love to. But I have placed a strict rule to build more and buy less. I have got the 1/32 hasegawa kawasaki tony. I am going to foil it...... That's next. But may change.... Either way every time I go any where i think.."its only a little one". Yesterday in wells got a 1/72 new tool airfix mustang to practice foil application. And the pile grew again.. I should give all my cash to the misses?! Kev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foureyes Posted December 4, 2012 Author Share Posted December 4, 2012 A bad bout of kidney stones has stopped me in my tracks. Will try and get some time on this at some point but the past few weeks have been hell. Kev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Motorhead Posted December 5, 2012 Share Posted December 5, 2012 Can sympathise there buddy they aint nice . Awsome build so far tho m8 I love your painting style around the cockpit area , exactly the kind of finish i try to go for. Get well soon m8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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